Unless patients feel comfortable with your explanations of their exam, ocular conditions and treatment options, they�ll be uneasy and less likely to trust you and your staff members. In the office of Robert Cykiert, M.D., they make sure that each time they explain something to patients, it�s in understandable language. Here�s one example:

�This instrument, called a corneal topographer, performs computerized analysis of the surface contours and curvature of your cornea, which is the front of your eye. Knowing the shape of your eye�s surface is important for us when we fit you with contact lenses. Also, we need to know the shape of your eye�s surface if you want to undergo laser surgery to correct your vision.�